A Golden Half-Century: As the final tournament of the Spruce Meadows show jumping season comes to a close with the ‘Masters’ finishing today, we are delighted to reveal the glistening new logo that will mark our 50th Anniversary next year.

Scroll down to learn more about our exciting plans for 2025!

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Martin Fuchs Wins Again!

Back-to-back victories in the $3M CPKC ‘International’, presented by Rolex

As it’s revealed next year’s prize pot will be $5M — just one of many incredible 50th Anniversary celebrations

Kings of the Ring: Martin Fuchs (SUI) and Leone Jei ride to glory in this afternoon’s CPKC ‘International’, presented by Rolex, one of just four worldwide Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping events, amongst the most prestigious in the world.

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Celebrations: Fuchs and a friend embrace after his win.
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Slam Selfie: Fuchs, who is now the Rolex Grand Slam live contender following today’s win, poses for a selfie with podium pals Daniel Deusser (GER) and Darragh Kenny (IRL).

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Sept 08, 2024

Sept. 08, 2024 (Spruce Meadows) — AN INCREDIBLE final weekend of the ‘Masters’ culminated in a stunning repeat victory for Swiss dynamo Martin Fuchs and super steed Leone Jei, as they claimed a second consecutive win in the $3M CPKC ‘International’, presented by Rolex.

Fuchs shared the podium with Darragh Kenny (IRL) and VDL Cartello, who came second, and Daniel Deusser (GER) with Killer Queen VDM, who placed third, in the two-round competition that started with 38 horse-rider combinations and finished with only the final three in the jump-off.

In a shock turn of events, the Rolex Grand Slam contender going into the event, André Thieme (GER), and DSP Chakaria, were knocked out in the first round, finishing 26th with eight faults, as only the top 12 riders advanced to the second round of the 1.60m competition.

Also to the surprise of many, Team GBR Paris Olympics gold medalists Ben Maher, and Dallas Vegas Batilly, and Scott Brash, with Hello Jefferson, landed eighth and 33rd, respectively.

“It feels amazing to be able to secure a win here, back-to-back,” Fuchs said after the event. “It was a dramatic day, but luck was on my side.

“For me, Spruce Meadows and this competition is the ultimate goal. I am very happy.”

Next year, if Fuchs pulls off a hat-trick, his payout will be quite a lot larger - scroll down…

Earlier in the day Kyle King (USA) and Odysseus came first in the Enbridge Cup 1.45m. They were followed by Canada’s Tiffany Foster, with Com Es Ta, in second, while Spruce Meadows boy Brian Morton, on Cadillac, were third.
5 Million Reasons To Come To Spruce Meadows For Next Year’s Jam-Packed 50th Anniversary

This afternoon’s tournament finale also featured an announcement from Spruce Meadows President and CEO Linda Southern-Heathcott that the prize pot for this globally renowned grand prix will next year be an astonishing one-time $5M (CAD), funded by sponsors, as we celebrate our 50th Anniversary.

The amount will give the CPKC ‘International, presented by Rolex, the highest prize purse in showjumping anywhere in the world.

To the delight of thousands of fans in the International Ring today, Mrs. Southern-Heathcott’s revelation followed the unveiling of a heart-wrenching cinematic short-form video to mark the upcoming 50th Anniversary in 2025, created by Spruce Meadows production supervisor Justin Chidley.

The video also features a first-look at our beautiful new 50th Anniversary logo, shown at the top of this release, designed by Spruce Meadows graphic designer Justin Hayward.

Plans for next year include the opening of our new restaurant, coffee shop, retail space and museum; a ‘50 Points’ tour of historic areas on the grounds, and the emotive ‘I Am Spruce Meadows’ video series. There are will also be loads of contests and events including outdoor films and concerts, plenty of parties, and even more adorable corgi races.

Watch this space!

Onwards and Upwards: President and CEO Linda Southern-Heathcott announces exciting plans to a packed International Ring stadium.

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We Raised $72,520 For Jasper!

Plus more for Veterans Association and Wings of Hope

Five days and 148 clear rounds means grassroots charities in Jasper are going to benefit from a whopping $72,520 donation, thanks to the Leg Up Foundation’s Jump For Jasper fundraiser which ran throughout the ‘Masters’.

The initiative saw a mystery donor offer $490 per clear round on the International Ring delivered by athletes across the entire tournament, plus offerings from the public. The money will go to Jasper Community Teams Society and the Jasper Food Bank.

The Leg Up Foundation also raised more than $12,000 for Wings of Hope breast cancer charity via the ‘Masters’ 50/50 — which is still live at legup5050.com until midnight tonight (Sunday).

The Unstoppable Auction was also a huge success, in aid of Veterans Association.